HR Generalist

IRAP is seeking an exceptional HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will support the HR team across all areas of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, performance management, and compliance. The HR Generalist will report to the Senior VP- Global HR and will work closely with the HR team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process, including maintaining organizational job descriptions, posting jobs, and interview coordination.
• Conduct pre-employment screenings in alignment with IRAP safeguarding policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR matters.
• Facilitate the compliance with employment law by ensuring IRAP has required posters and is sending employee notifications.
• Coordinate employee benefits, including enrollments and terminations.
• Serve as the back-up for payroll; ensure compliance with all IRAP policies.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires.
• Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, including exit interviews.
• Identify opportunities for HR process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Prepare and present reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Support the SVP, HR directly on the execution of projects and deliverables as needed.
• Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required.
• Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience plus a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and navigating labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance procedures, and maintaining positive union-management relationships.
• Experience working with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) or third-party administrators.
• Values, Competencies, Skills
• Knowledge and familiarity of the non-profit/NGO sector, with an understanding of the unique HR challenges and priorities in mission-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated success in standardizing HR practices, policies, and programs in diverse regions and cultures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, challenging and multicultural, team-oriented environment and juggling multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust HR processes.
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated.
• Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace.
• Demonstrates passion for IRAP’s mission.
• Proficient with technical tools and their applications, such as Project Management (Asana), Google applications, Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint), Applicant Tracking Systems (Lever).
  
  

Benefits/ US Benefits

• IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees.
• Fully paid family health insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays).
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
• Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave).
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment.
• Generous opportunities for professional development.
  
  

Job-related Requirements

• This position is based in NY, DC or remote within the US.
• This position requires 10-20%. Quarterly to the NY or DC offices and semi-annually to any IRAP office in Germany, Lebanon or Jordan.
• This position does not require office availability.
  
  

Reasonable Accommodation:

IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.

IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.

• Compensation is based on experience, education, and internal equity.
  
  

The salary range for this role is: $76,537 - $88,727.